A number of appointments were cancelled at the job centre while repair work took place but it is now open to walk-in clients.

The issue comes only a fortnight after a previous gas leak caused staff and jobseekers to evacuate the premises last month.

Gas engineers at Britannia House job centre

Individuals with appointments have been advised to contact the centre directly to confirm whether it will be taking place.

Gill Dillon from the job centre has confirmed that the leak has been fixed. She said: “We took the precautionary measure to cancel today’s appointments but we are open as usual and have sent out any payments that are due as normal."